THE RED, WHITE AND BLUE

Teacher stomps on U.S. flag, gets $85,000

'Resolution is in the best interest of the district'

Published: 05/07/2013 at 12:32 PM

(THE STATE) — CHAPIN, S.C. — Lexington-Richland 5 paid former Chapin High teacher Scott Compton $85,000 to avoid a legal challenge, part of a settlement that led to his resignation after he stomped on an American flag during a class lesson.

The payment is on top of Compton’s salary that will be paid through June 7, even though he has been out of the classroom since December.

School officials did not provide Compton’s salary Monday, but their plan pays teachers with his 12 years’ experience $43,340 to $59,647 a year.